Moving Folders

[LDR]

Hi. Probably because I torture my computer, I have to restore the c
partition from time to time. Everytime I do, I lose my email and My
Document settings.

Question. HOw can I move them? Best TIA

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx

List of Programs Whose Settings Are Migrated When You Use
the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];304903


1. Create a new folder on your Desktop and name it.
2. Open XP's Files and Setting Transfer Wizard.
3. Select "Old Computer"
4. Select "Other" and Browse to the Desktop folder you created.
5. The Wizard will create a file in the folder. The file is named
"USMT2.UNC"
6. Record the "USMT2.UNC" file to a CD.
7. When you have reinstalled XP and your programs, open the
Files & Settings Transfer Wizard and select "New Computer".
8. Select "I don't need the Wizard Disk......"
9. Browse to your CD Drive and insert the CD containing the
"USMT2.UNC" file.
10. Your Files and Settings will begin installing on the new drive.

Note:

The .DAT file within the USMT2.UNC folder should be named IMG00001.DAT
There should also be a file named "status". If you have these two files within
the USMT2.UNC folder, you should only browse to the "USMT2.UNC" folder
when using the wizard.

==> Make sure your IMG00001 file is properly named: IMG00001.DAT

You need to browse to the location of the "USMT2.UNC" folder. Do not browse
to or select the IMG00001.DAT file, only the USMT2.UNC folder itself.

For example, my location is: C:\Old Computer Files\Transfers\USMT2.UNC

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| Hi. Probably because I torture my computer, I have to restore the c
| partition from time to time. Everytime I do, I lose my email and My
| Document settings.
|
| Question. HOw can I move them? Best TIA

 

[LDR]

Hi Carey, and thank you. Larry





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[Guest]

good tip Carey.
I have a similar problem: I failed to transfer EMAIL MESSAGES from my old
computer (Windows 98SE ) to new one (Windows XP Prof) using "Files and
Settings Wizard" in Windows XP and USB Memory Stick. I only managed to
transfer settings but no email messages. I could see that the Wizard was
working on email messages on the old computer for a long time and yet the
messages did not show on the new computer.
Can you or some other good soul please help?